Number reported cases of cholera in United States
United States: Number reported cases of cholera was 10 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
10
Change on year
down 9.1%
World rank
65th
of 119 countries
All-time high
103
in 1992
All-time low
2
in 2002
Years of data
31
1987–2018
Number reported cases of cholera in United States, 1987–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number reported cases of cholera in United States is 10, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 9.1% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number reported cases of cholera in United States peaked at 103 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2002.
United States ranks 65th of 119 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number reported cases of cholera in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 6 | — |
| 1988 | 9 | +50.0% |
| 1990 | 7 | -22.2% |
| 1991 | 26 | +271.4% |
| 1992 | 103 | +296.2% |
| 1993 | 19 | -81.6% |
| 1994 | 47 | +147.4% |
| 1995 | 19 | -59.6% |
| 1996 | 3 | -84.2% |
| 1997 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 1998 | 17 | +325.0% |
| 1999 | 6 | -64.7% |
| 2000 | 4 | -33.3% |
| 2001 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2 | -50.0% |
| 2003 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 5 | +150.0% |
| 2005 | 12 | +140.0% |
| 2006 | 8 | -33.3% |
| 2007 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 2008 | 5 | -28.6% |
| 2009 | 10 | +100.0% |
| 2010 | 15 | +50.0% |
| 2011 | 42 | +180.0% |
| 2012 | 18 | -57.1% |
| 2013 | 14 | -22.2% |
| 2014 | 7 | -50.0% |
| 2015 | 4 | -42.9% |
| 2016 | 14 | +250.0% |
| 2017 | 11 | -21.4% |
| 2018 | 10 | -9.1% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 10 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2, 5.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.5 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| 1990s | 25.1 | 3 | 103 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.9 | 2 | 12 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15 | 4 | 42 | 9 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 63 Guinea-Bissau 11 compare
- 63 Thailand 11 compare
- 65 China 10 compare
- 67 Sri Lanka 9 compare
- 67 United Kingdom 9 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number reported cases of cholera in United States?
- Number reported cases of cholera in United States was 10 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number reported cases of cholera recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 103 in 1992.
- What is the lowest number reported cases of cholera recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2002.
- How does United States rank for number reported cases of cholera?
- United States ranks 65th out of 119 countries with data for 2018.
- Is number reported cases of cholera rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number reported cases of cholera. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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